Elena thought the birth of her first child with Michael would be the happiest day of her life, but it turned into a nightmare when Michael disappeared. With no word from him, Elena endured labor with only her mother for support. Upon returning home, she found a note in the empty nursery. Michael admitted to leaving and accused Elena’s mother of being the reason.
Confronting her mother, Elena learned that she had discovered Michael’s affair with his wealthy boss and forced him to confess or leave. Michael chose to leave. Heartbroken and betrayed, Elena struggled to process her husband’s infidelity and her mother’s actions, feeling her choice had been taken away.
Later, Michael accidentally answered Elena’s call and admitted to his affair, expressing his love for his boss and his decision to stay with her. He promised to transfer the house to Elena and disappeared from her life. Now, Elena focuses on raising her daughter, thankful Emily will never experience Michael’s betrayal.
